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Museum Notebook: Waitangi Day and Pākaitore
Here in Whanganui, nine signatures were collected on May 23, 1840 as part of the Treaty.
'A week of extremes': Record rainfall over the weekend
Whanganui went from 32.6C on Friday afternoon to 16C and rainy in 24 hours.
State Highway partially closed at Ohingaiti
There are also a number of lesser slips along the road.
Watch: Severe flooding in Taranaki
Taranaki is experiencing Severe flooding following a MetService Red weather warning for heavy rain in the region. Video / Imogen Quigley / Kayla O'Connor / Kade Bellve / Julie-Anne Mowat
Second Covid-19 case in Whanganui - close contact of previous case
The Whanganui DHB said the cases are within the Whanganui District Council boundaries
208 Covid cases, mystery South Island infection, as numbers dip from Saturday
There are 12 people in hospital with the virus.
One case of Covid-19 confirmed in Whanganui region
The Whanganui DHB says no exposure events have been identified.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
'Neither hasten nor postpone death' - Hospice Whanganui
Hospice Whanganui sticks to its guiding principle under the End of Life Choice Act.
Air Chathams has 'robust' Covid-19 plan for staff
Phase one of Omicron response is riskier for the business, chief operating officer says.
Gardening: Hot, hot, hot – Making your garden thrive in the heat
It is this time of year when many underestimate how much water some plants need to thrive.
High petrol prices down to 'lack of competition'
There is a lack of "no frills" fuel operators in Whanganui.
Whanganui still without recent Covid-19 case
Taihape Subway remains the most recently notified location of interest in the area.
Locals encouraged to have say on unemployment insurance plan
Businesses and the wider community can make submissions until April 26.
Volunteers aim to keep children and families fed
Group has been giving away enough food to feed 250 to 300 people each weekend.
How to speed up the cooling down process
Staying cool this summer doesn't have to break the bank.
PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion
A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 4th February Wrap
The Ministry of Health has urged people to take precautions as many prepare to travel for the long weekend. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Getty
New Omicron daily record - 209 cases; holidaymakers warned to stay home if they have these symptoms
Scratchy throat? Stay home, health officials advise, ahead of the three-day holiday.
Horizons staff on standby for coming wet weather
Horizons staff are on standby for coming wet Whanganui weather.
Scorcher! Whanganui hits 32.6C
There's plenty of rain on the way for the region this long weekend.
Whanganui birth rates slightly down during national baby boom
Lockdown babies: Whanganui couple share joy of birth in the time of Covid.
Running from Pipiriki to North Mole for charity
"We wanted to pick a really, really big challenge," say runners for Starship fundraiser.
Federated Farmers president wants water investments protected
Mike Cranstone is particularly concerned about the implications for rural water schemes.
Local business makes use of on-site saliva testing
It's 'another tool in the box' in the fight against the virus.
Cricket: Whanganui sides ready for second round of Coastal Challenge Cup
Marist and United both play at home this Saturday.
'Hands off our tamariki': Iwi vaccinators egged as anti-vaxxers force caution in jab rollout
Health providers are holding back on vaccinations for children in wider Whanganui region.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 3rd February Wrap
The Government is reopening the border, starting on February 27 for Kiwis coming from Australia. Video / Getty / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig
Public invited to Japanese tea ceremony at Bason Botanic Gardens
Numbers are limited for the tea ceremony on February 14 in Whanganui.
Borders reopen from Feb 27, travellers to self-isolate, MIQ for unvaxxed
The shift to self-isolation will begin from the end of this month.
Live: 147 Covid cases; warning for long weekend travellers
The tougher mask rules are aimed at slowing down the Omicron outbreak.
Heavy rain watch issued for Taihape
Periods of heavy rain with accumulations that approach warning criteria are expected.